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guile

noun

the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

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Word length
5
Starts with
G
Ends with
E
Contains
UI
Scrabble score
6
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɡaɪl

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noun

  1. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

noun

  1. the quality of being crafty

noun

  1. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

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